1. Fall 2011: Week 6, Lecture 1 PTHA 1301: The Profession of Physical Therapy

2. The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant: Regulations and Responsibilities by Holly M. Clynch Vision 2020 Recap “As the PT’s role has advanced, many PTs and PTAs wondered how those changes would affect the role and utilization of the PTA… In 2001, a task force was charged by the House of Delegates to look at the role of the PTA to determine what the future role should be and whether an associate-level degree would continue to provide PTAs with an adequate level of entry-level educational preparation. The results of the study, presented in 2003, determined that, although the associate degree remained appropriate, there needed to be ways for PTAs to demonstrate the development of advanced skills after graduation. These findings led the APTA to create the Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA, a mechanism for acknowledging those PTAs who have developed expertise in a specific practice area… Since the time of that study, the percentage of PTs graduating with doctoral-level degrees has increased much faster than originally anticipated, again making the differences in the levels of educational preparation for PTs and PTAs a topic of concern. For this reason, in 2008 the Advisory Panel of PTAs again asked the Board of Directors to look at the PTAs role. Once again, the Association validated the role of the PTA in physical therapist practice and within the APTA. The Board’s 2009 report continued to support the entry-level degree remaining at the Associate level and once again recognized that PTAs can further develop their skills and knowledge after graduation.”

4. Geriatrics

5. Integumentary

6. Musculoskeletal

7. Neuromuscular

8. Pediatrics

9. Aquatics

10. Acute Care

12. APTA membership

13. 2000 work hours in the category of advanced proficiency for which one has applied (500 of which must have been in the preceding year)

14. 60 contact hours/6 CEUs per year in each of the past 5 years. At least 45 contact hours each year must be in the selected category for proficiency

15. One letter of recommendation from a PT, identifying and describing the applicant’s consistent, above average work performance as part of a PT/PTA team.

17. Goals for Today: Diversity & Communication Identify personal attitudes, beliefs, and values Discuss multicultural perspectives and cultural competence as they relate to physical therapy care Explain the effect of patient diversity on physical therapy care Summarize the importance of communication on physical therapy care Practice Generic Abilities (Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, and Professionalism)

19. What would your opinion be about this person?

20. What would you do?Opening Discussion #1

22. How will you know the patient has heard what you intended to say?

23. What can you do if you think the patient received the wrong message?Opening Discussion #2

24. Grey’s Anatomy: Hmong Woman Needs Surgery http://www.youtube.com/watch?index=6&feature=PlayList&v=jT96NPUgWZ4&list=PLFFB8B6CBD1751BB8 Discussion

25. According to Merriam-Webster.com di·ver·si·ty noun ə-ˈvər-sə-tē, dī-br />pluraldi·ver·si·ties Definition of DIVERSITY 1:the condition of having or being composed of differing elements :variety; especially: the inclusion of different types of people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization <programs intended to promote diversity in schools> 2:an instance of being composed of differing elements or qualities : an instance of being diverse <a diversity of opinion> Examples: Age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, mental/physical ability, socioeconomic status, religion

26. Attitudes, Beliefs, & Values Attitude - A mental position with regard to a fact or state Synonyms – outlook, feelings, thoughts, behaviors, mind-set, way of thinking, opinion, point of view Cognitive (think) Emotional (feel) Behavioral (act) Belief- Trust or confidence placed in a person, idea, or thing. Stereotype. A system of beliefs such as faith Values- Some principle or quality held to be desirable. To consider or rate highly

27. Think about what personal skills/attributes that you value in yourselves & in others. Consider values in the areas of: physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and creative/artistic. Identify 10 different skills/attributes of value to you. Prioritize your values from most important to least important. Gather in groups of 5 to discuss your values. Within each group, agree on 10 personal values and put them in order from most important to least important. Each group shares with class Activity: Your own Attitudes, Beliefs, & Values

28. Upcoming Assignments Participate in Disability Experiment for FOUR consecutive hours between 10/07/11 – 10/10/11 Outline of Research Paper due 10/11/11 Summary of Disability Experiment due 10/11/11 PAHC page 259, #2 Discussion Board due 10/11/11 Show Elaine 5 additional notecards PER source (50 total notecards) Test #2 – Friday, 10/21/11